Gifts of food in jars are some of our all-time favorite presents - they're low-cost, fun to put together, and even more of a delight to cook or <a href="http://inhabitat.com/how-to-make-yummy-vegan-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffin-cupcakes/">bake</a>. I have fond memories of gift exchanges in college wherein we’d trade these magical canned <a href="http://inhabitat.com/diy-six-yummy-organic-pumpkin-recipes/">DIY-foods</a> with one another; as broke students, not only were these presents within our meager budgets, they were also an opportunity to indulge in foodstuffs outside of our normal cheap-o diet. In addition to being economical to create, even the most inept cook can put together these gifts without too much trouble (I hope!). If the recipient knows the basics of measuring ingredients and turning on a<a href="http://inhabitat.com/four-cooking-stove-designs-that-can-save-the-world/"> stove top</a> or oven, they’re pretty much good to go. However, it might be a good idea to also include your phone number, just in case they get stuck and need a bit of help.

1

Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar

<h3><big><big>What you’ll need:</big></big></h3>
<ul>
<li>Clean,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Mason-Jars-Wide-Mouth-Freeze/dp/B001DIZ1NO/ref=sr_1_14?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1353083658&amp;sr=1-14&amp;keywords=glass+jars"> lidded jars</a> in assorted sizes</li>
<li>The dry ingredients as per your recipe</li>
<li>A list of the wet ingredients needed for each recipe (to send along with the jar)</li>
<li>Ribbons, bows, and other decorative accoutrements as desired</li>
</ul>
If you have some favorite recipes of your own, feel free to create your own variations, but if you’re in a pre-holiday brain coma or otherwise have no idea where to start, there are a few ideas listed below that you can try out.
<h2>In no particular order, a top ten list:</h2>
<big><strong>1. <a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/956638/chocolate-brownie-mix-in-a-jar">Chocolate Brownie Mix, via BBC Good Food</a></strong></big>
Who doesn't love brownies?...<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/diy-gift-idea-10-recipes-you-can-gift-in-jars/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

2

Granola In A Jar

<h3><big><big>What you’ll need:</big></big></h3>
<ul>
<li>Clean,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Mason-Jars-Wide-Mouth-Freeze/dp/B001DIZ1NO/ref=sr_1_14?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1353083658&amp;sr=1-14&amp;keywords=glass+jars"> lidded jars</a> in assorted sizes</li>
<li>The dry ingredients as per your recipe</li>
<li>A list of the wet ingredients needed for each recipe (to send along with the jar)</li>
<li>Ribbons, bows, and other decorative accoutrements as desired</li>
</ul>
If you have some favorite recipes of your own, feel free to create your own variations, but if you’re in a pre-holiday brain coma or otherwise have no idea where to start, there are a few ideas listed below that you can try out.
<h2>In no particular order, a top ten list:</h2>
<big><strong>1. <a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/956638/chocolate-brownie-mix-in-a-jar">Chocolate Brownie Mix, via BBC Good Food</a></strong></big>
Who doesn't love brownies?...<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/diy-gift-idea-10-recipes-you-can-gift-in-jars/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

3

Bread Mix in a Jar

<h3><big><big>What you’ll need:</big></big></h3>
<ul>
<li>Clean,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Mason-Jars-Wide-Mouth-Freeze/dp/B001DIZ1NO/ref=sr_1_14?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1353083658&amp;sr=1-14&amp;keywords=glass+jars"> lidded jars</a> in assorted sizes</li>
<li>The dry ingredients as per your recipe</li>
<li>A list of the wet ingredients needed for each recipe (to send along with the jar)</li>
<li>Ribbons, bows, and other decorative accoutrements as desired</li>
</ul>
If you have some favorite recipes of your own, feel free to create your own variations, but if you’re in a pre-holiday brain coma or otherwise have no idea where to start, there are a few ideas listed below that you can try out.
<h2>In no particular order, a top ten list:</h2>
<big><strong>1. <a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/956638/chocolate-brownie-mix-in-a-jar">Chocolate Brownie Mix, via BBC Good Food</a></strong></big>
Who doesn't love brownies?...<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/diy-gift-idea-10-recipes-you-can-gift-in-jars/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

4

Cocoa mix

<h3><big><big>What you’ll need:</big></big></h3>
<ul>
<li>Clean,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Mason-Jars-Wide-Mouth-Freeze/dp/B001DIZ1NO/ref=sr_1_14?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1353083658&amp;sr=1-14&amp;keywords=glass+jars"> lidded jars</a> in assorted sizes</li>
<li>The dry ingredients as per your recipe</li>
<li>A list of the wet ingredients needed for each recipe (to send along with the jar)</li>
<li>Ribbons, bows, and other decorative accoutrements as desired</li>
</ul>
If you have some favorite recipes of your own, feel free to create your own variations, but if you’re in a pre-holiday brain coma or otherwise have no idea where to start, there are a few ideas listed below that you can try out.
<h2>In no particular order, a top ten list:</h2>
<big><strong>1. <a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/956638/chocolate-brownie-mix-in-a-jar">Chocolate Brownie Mix, via BBC Good Food</a></strong></big>
Who doesn't love brownies?...<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/diy-gift-idea-10-recipes-you-can-gift-in-jars/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

5

Dry Pea Soup Mix

<h3><big><big>What you’ll need:</big></big></h3>
<ul>
<li>Clean,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Mason-Jars-Wide-Mouth-Freeze/dp/B001DIZ1NO/ref=sr_1_14?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1353083658&amp;sr=1-14&amp;keywords=glass+jars"> lidded jars</a> in assorted sizes</li>
<li>The dry ingredients as per your recipe</li>
<li>A list of the wet ingredients needed for each recipe (to send along with the jar)</li>
<li>Ribbons, bows, and other decorative accoutrements as desired</li>
</ul>
If you have some favorite recipes of your own, feel free to create your own variations, but if you’re in a pre-holiday brain coma or otherwise have no idea where to start, there are a few ideas listed below that you can try out.
<h2>In no particular order, a top ten list:</h2>
<big><strong>1. <a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/956638/chocolate-brownie-mix-in-a-jar">Chocolate Brownie Mix, via BBC Good Food</a></strong></big>
Who doesn't love brownies?...<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/diy-gift-idea-10-recipes-you-can-gift-in-jars/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

6

Cowgirl Cookies

<h3><big><big>What you’ll need:</big></big></h3>
<ul>
<li>Clean,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Mason-Jars-Wide-Mouth-Freeze/dp/B001DIZ1NO/ref=sr_1_14?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1353083658&amp;sr=1-14&amp;keywords=glass+jars"> lidded jars</a> in assorted sizes</li>
<li>The dry ingredients as per your recipe</li>
<li>A list of the wet ingredients needed for each recipe (to send along with the jar)</li>
<li>Ribbons, bows, and other decorative accoutrements as desired</li>
</ul>
If you have some favorite recipes of your own, feel free to create your own variations, but if you’re in a pre-holiday brain coma or otherwise have no idea where to start, there are a few ideas listed below that you can try out.
<h2>In no particular order, a top ten list:</h2>
<big><strong>1. <a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/956638/chocolate-brownie-mix-in-a-jar">Chocolate Brownie Mix, via BBC Good Food</a></strong></big>
Who doesn't love brownies?...<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/diy-gift-idea-10-recipes-you-can-gift-in-jars/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

7

Candy Pancake Mix

<h3><big><big>What you’ll need:</big></big></h3>
<ul>
<li>Clean,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Mason-Jars-Wide-Mouth-Freeze/dp/B001DIZ1NO/ref=sr_1_14?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1353083658&amp;sr=1-14&amp;keywords=glass+jars"> lidded jars</a> in assorted sizes</li>
<li>The dry ingredients as per your recipe</li>
<li>A list of the wet ingredients needed for each recipe (to send along with the jar)</li>
<li>Ribbons, bows, and other decorative accoutrements as desired</li>
</ul>
If you have some favorite recipes of your own, feel free to create your own variations, but if you’re in a pre-holiday brain coma or otherwise have no idea where to start, there are a few ideas listed below that you can try out.
<h2>In no particular order, a top ten list:</h2>
<big><strong>1. <a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/956638/chocolate-brownie-mix-in-a-jar">Chocolate Brownie Mix, via BBC Good Food</a></strong></big>
Who doesn't love brownies?...<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/diy-gift-idea-10-recipes-you-can-gift-in-jars/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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Cookie recipe in a jar

Gifts of food in jars are some of our all-time favorite presents - they're low-cost, fun to put together, and even more of a delight to cook or bake. I have fond memories of gift exchanges in college wherein we’d trade these magical canned DIY-foods with one another; as broke students, not only were these presents within our meager budgets, they were also an opportunity to indulge in foodstuffs outside of our normal cheap-o diet. In addition to being economical to create, even the most inept cook can put together these gifts without too much trouble (I hope!). If the recipient knows the basics of measuring ingredients and turning on a stove top or oven, they’re pretty much good to go. However, it might be a good idea to also include your phone number, just in case they get stuck and need a bit of help.